. >> so, megan, our model here, gets an a-plus for effort, for mixing a texture with the tweed here. >> i love the top. >> i love it, too. but it's hitting the same blue chord. it starts making it like a well-orchestrated outfit, it's flashing. we need something to break it up. what would have worked better here, is a plain, solid shirt. that would have been better. >> or how about the two tops with a pair of jeans. it's mixing and matching but more manageable. >> exactly. let's go to the one who got it right. this is noel. this is a trendy example. here's why this works. first of all, the stripes are a lot bigger and more graphic. they're wider. so, they have more room for the patterns to breathe. also, we're just showing a hint of the polka dot. it's on the white with black. it's adding some lightness. it's breathable, with this deep pair of pants. and a neutral shoe is also key. the look on your face -- >> i think every piece separately, and two of the three pieces together, would be great. >> maybe we start mixing two. >> why do hers work and the rest of them don't? >> these are